Reese’s 17 rebounds are a season-high for her as she recorded her third double-double of the season and 10th of her career. She also added in three blocks and shot 8-13 from the field.
Aari McDonald was in double-figures once again, scoring 13 points to go along with five rebounds and three steals. Sam Thomas added in 12 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Amari Carter had four steals.
The Wildcats forced UTEP to shoot just 26% from the field and turned them over 21 times.
Player of the Game
Cate Reese – The sophomore was unstoppable as she scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds for her third double-double of the season and second in as many games.
By the Numbers
50 – Arizona has held their opponents to fewer than 50 points in each of their last four games.
10 – Cate Reese became the 12th player in school history with 10 career double-doubles.
9 – Arizona has won nine games to start the season for the third time in school history.
Next up for the Wildcats is Tennessee State on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Tucson.
Courtesy of Arizona Communication Services
